Posts under ‘ryan’

It happened in the flash of a second.  I guess all the stories you hear really are true, no matter how cliche they may sound. Getting into an accident really throws things into slow motion.
The day started off odd as Josh and I left Jennings, Louisiana today at nearly 9:00am, 2 hours late. Due to [...]

Today Ryan was featured on National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation with host Neil Conan. The interview went pretty well. Neil was great and gave Ryan ample time to describe the reasons why he embarked on this journey. Click here to listen to the audio interview. National Public Radio is non profit and is [...]

Today Ryan was featured LIVE on Fox Cable News sometime between 9:20 and 9:45am. Here’s the video of the phone interview.
If the video doesn’t work, click here to view it from the Fox News Website.

Alfredo Tobar is a man with many talents, a keen sense for justice, and a big mouth.Restaurant owner, City Commissioner, Artista and Rebel are a few of the titles he proudly wears. We met Wednesday night at Pepe’s Café in Ozona, Texas, the only town I had seen in over 90 miles. Ozona seems like [...]

Day 1: 12/2
55 miles from Occidental College- Huntington beach pier. It was exhilarating riding off from Oxy in a pack of riders. My comrade Tope rode with for day 1 and 2 showing some serious strength after not training before taking on the 150 mile ride.
Day 2: 12/3
95 miles from HB-Marine Core Air Station Miramar [...]

Here’s the latest video from Ryan showing his journey from San Diego to Arizona.
Produced by Albert Vasquez.

I came across an ultimatum over the weekend.  I had to make a decision of whether or not to drive part-way on the trip and I was very conflicted.  My support car had to return to Los Angeles, and I was unprepared yet to go through the desert alone.
So I basically had two choices: return [...]

Here’s an update on physical condition:
My knees have been bothersome, and according to a friend who is a physical therapist, I have tendinitis developing around my patella and my vastus medialis (inner quad).  Its not a debilitating issue if approached and treated correctly, but in my circumstances it is impossible to get all the rest [...]

Excited Supporters, as well as photographers and Channel 4 news gathered around 12pm at the Fountain at Occidental College to send off Ryan Bowen and gather last remarks and responses before he heads to DC for Inauguration! Here’s a copy of the video that made it to Channel 4 6 O’clock news.

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The biggest and bestest fundraiser for this trip yet!
MASSAGE-ATHON: Saturday November 29th
How can you help me get across the country? Well, I’ve decided to put my hands to work and use my God-given talents as a massage therapist to raise money to support the trip.  This Saturday, November 29th I’m having a Massage-athon and will [...]